"For it. Anything else is discrimination. I care about this particular subject a great deal because someone very dear to me is gay and hopes someday to be able to marry. I really can't imagine how two people who care for each other…"

"Yes, but you just don't get it! It's the fact that gay people in Massachusetts can marry, that is the cause of the high divorce rate in Oklahoma. It's a butterfly effect- you know, the connectedness of all things, that a…"

"The state with the largest number of people that claim to be born again Christians and also with the highest divorce rate is Oklahoma. If the defense of marriage is so fucking important I would think the right wing theists would be marching…"

"Oh, SB. How I envy you. To be at that stage of comfort with another person. To be past the fire works (which is GREAT by the way) to the state of total acceptance by another. Comforting, warm, all encompassing, like a down comforter on a cold…"

"There are so many benefits to marriage: greater sexual satisfaction, better physical and mental health, less depression and alcohol problems, lower mortality risk. Married people are more likely to volunteer services, make more money, and contribute…"

"Thoughtful response James. That last zinger made me laugh. Friday my partner and I were at our financial planner who recommended a pre-nup. A bit late - we've been together 15 years. I just responded, if he leaves me I…"

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